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Nice, cheers. Did not come on here to slate Rob, but don't wanna be ganged up on cos I have an opinion. Delicate does not suit either my style or imo chain saw milling in general. Thanks for being honest. We may well chat soon. Gets of soap box, feels humbled and returns to work.

Generly too busy actually working and getting the experience I am apparently lacking to scroll through threads. This is fairly disappointing to be honest. The current verdict on my thread Is, don't use lo Pro on 48ineven though you can, but it isn't strong enough but even though it isn't strong enough if it breaks its your fault. Can you sense my frustration.

Pretty much as expected then. Trying to find out what went wrong is all. Don't need to garner support for anything. So you've chatted to Rob and decided I am no good. I think the fact I haven't mentioned Robs utterly sh*t attitude and P!ss poor customer service, let alone his utter inability to take on board anything that he doesn't want to agree with shows that I am genuinely trying to figure things out. I am not immune to error but f£&king don't think inexperienced is the term. Apology pending I am sure.

Its hard to be 100% certain but what is certain is that the chain was not as strong nor was the bar and the saw was a lot more powerful, that was clear from the start and in that respect it was the kit. No doubt. I used a 4.8 file I think but the gear gave up before being sharpened more than a couple of times. I was also very cautious of the changes so tried to be extra carful. I have always used a winch and felt that I pretty much had a feel for it. It genuinely seemed that no matter how carefully I went the saw and chain/bar were just not compatible. This said and given other comments about the lo Pro stuff I am pretty sure, as sure as I can be that it was the gear. Sharpening could have been an issue I can see that bit nothing lasted long enough for this to be a real problem. The first sprocket blue on a relatively small piece of hemlock with a brand new chain. I was baying the saw along and barely used the winch as I wanted to get a feel for both the saw and the cutting capabilities of the chain. So pretty much yes I blame the gear. Sounds like an option I can see how using the wrong file size would weekend the chain. But... It was a new chain and barely did a days work so I don't think even that would account for it snapping. I've run 3/8th on the 661 down to nothing and never had an issue. I still believe that the lo Pro stuff just isn't suitable for bigger saws. The rim sprocket was sport on. Can't send any more pics as the whole lot was returned to chain saw bars for a much appreciated refund.

Sounds like an option I can see how using the wrong file size would weekend the chain. But... It was a new chain and barely did a days work so I don't think even that would account for it snapping. I've run 3/8th on the 661 down to nothing and never had an issue. I still believe that the lo Pro stuff just isn't suitable for bigger saws. The rim sprocket was sport on. Can't send any more pics as the whole lot was returned to chain saw bars for a much appreciated refund.

Ist nose sprocket disappearing trick

Not the best pic but shows nose sprocket sticking out of the side of the bar. And two buggered bosses.

Good questions. 1. I was using the low pro rim sprocket supplied with the chain. 2. It was a ripping chsin sharpened to 10 degrees was using a 4.8mm file and giving it a couple of strokes every two or three boards. The snapped chsin (not bar) only had one or two sharpens before it went. 3. Didn't touch the depth gauges. When milling with my 36 inch est up I tried taking them down a good bit but didn't see a huge advantage. Normally use the stihl guide every so often. 4. Run saw up for a few seconds then check tension and re tension. Check tension after every cut. Slacken off if taking a break or finishing for the day. I am really carful not to over tension a hot chain and let to cool and contract onto the bar. 5. Saw dust was relatively fine as you would expect with 10 degrees on the Teath. Not flour though. 6.was being super carful not to beast the saw through the cuts. Using the winch but keeping refs nice and consistent and chsin speed quite low. Your diagnosis based on this would be..?

No sh£t its tough on kit. But chainsaw bars recommended, in fact they insist that lo Pro 3/8 is suitable for 880 etc. That is my point. They are not at all suitable, it seems you agree. Yes? 👍😂

What were the errors then, maybe I was doing the same or similar and just unaware of my cack handed Ness.

That is very much the point I think. It is sold as suitable for big saws and big bars and it's not. Even given occasional user error, inclusions and random visits from the f£&# up fairy.

That's kinda the point. What's my error. Never snapped a bar or blown noses in twenty odd years. Bit suspicious me thinks.

Not blunt not to tight plenty of oil cutting nice and steady well within the expected capabilities of the saw. 30 odd inch oak and Ash so pretty hard but nice and green so not impossible. I can see no reason for the failures other than the lo Pro 3/8 chain and bar not being up to the job.

I think your absolutely right 404 is the ony way with a 880 or 881. Regarding my failed chain and bars the sprocket was fine no excessive ware or signs of damage. The chain was not running tight at all, in fact it had a tendency to get thrown during cuts, something else I have never come across when chainsaw milling before. I honestly beleive that the lo Pro chain and bar were not up to the job. Been milling with a stihl duramatic bar and 404 ripping chain since ditching the lo Pro stuff. No issues at all and the finish is pretty much the same as well. Cheers guys.

Blew a couple of noses on the 48 inch bar and even snapped a chain milling with an 881. I have been using a 660 and 36inch bar to mill for years, didn't expect there to be such a difference and really didn't think the 3/8 chain was up to the job. Heard a few similar things from others and wanted to put it to the masses.

Hey up. Lo Pro milling bars are a waste of time on anything over 36inch bars! Discuss. Seriously though I have had some epic fails with the lo Pro stuff that I was very keen to try out. I am no on 404 chain and all of a sudden everything is fine. What's your take on it, there must be a few chsin saw miller's milling about out there. 😊